Pankaj has fared well in the examinations. He is hopeful of getting first division.

She is fortunate that she could avoid the accident by turning her car suddenly.

A man who is indifferent towards sorrow and joy is always happy.

None of the demands made by the agitators was reasonable.

Antonyms:

1. Despairing

2. Hopeless

3. Unhappy

4. Unfortunate

5. Unlucky

6. Luckless

7. Ill-fated

Contextual Examples:

With the possibilities of star wars occurring in the outer space, the world is going through a despairing period.

The situation seems quite hopeless unless negotiations between the super powers at Geneva take a more concrete and constructive turn.

The people of the world are so unhappy over the dim prospects.

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